Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for traumatic brain injury with cognitive disorder and headaches, as well as diplopia secondary to fourth cranial nerve palsy, was denied. The Board found that the residuals of TBI did not warrant a higher than 50 percent rating, while the compensable rating for diplopia was also denied.

The Veteran's right and left knee disabilities are granted as service connected.,Service connection for frostbite of the bilateral hands is denied.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's previously denied claim of service connection for Guillain-Barre Syndrome and remanded it for additional development. The claims for an eye disability, to include cataracts, secondary to Guillain-Barre Syndrome under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and a traumatic brain injury are also being remanded.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the Veteran's headaches and their relation to service. The case will be reconsidered with a new addendum opinion.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI is found to have caused his hypertension. The Board also finds that the Veteran's PTSD, TBI, and other disabilities prevent him from obtaining or maintaining employment, granting a TDIU.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records and requests for authorization forms.

The Veteran's TBI with PTSD was reduced from a 100% rating to a 50% rating, but the Board has restored the original 100% rating due to procedural inadequacies and lack of proper examination.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle complex regional pain syndrome and fibromyalgia due to her withdrawal of these claims prior to a decision being made.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence and the need for additional records, including VA treatment records, SSA disability benefits related documents, and employment records.

The Veteran's service connection for hypothyroidism is granted due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents. The Veteran's TBI case is remanded as the VA examination was inadequate and there are outstanding treatment records.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims of service connection for a Traumatic Brain Injury and secondary service connection for Headaches, finding that there is at least equipoise evidence to support these claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence and symptomatology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient initial adjudication of certain issues and for an addendum opinion on his TBI residuals.

The Board has remanded the service connection claims for a cervical spine disorder and residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI) to include a headache disorder, as well as the SMC and SMP claims. The issues are being remanded due to conflicting opinions regarding whether the Veteran's falls were caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a TBI and low back disability due to new evidence received since the last denial. The Veteran's contentions regarding in-service injuries, memory impairment, and head injuries are considered.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to insufficient evidence showing a relationship between his current condition and service. The Veteran failed to report for a scheduled VA examination, which was required for the claim.

The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 50 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's neck disability is rated at 20 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is rated at 40 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's TBI residuals are rated at 40 percent since May 16, 2013. The Board finds the symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claim for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is granted, as there is at least an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence in favor of the Veteran's claims.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a traumatic brain injury and increased special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to in-service head injuries. The claims are being returned for further development.